In addition to pchester's advice, I believe that the 'mutant body parts' request for Akim is a throwaway task purely to see if he can trust you, as a newbie, to carry out a specific job - one which by nature and design is not only onerous, arduous, and odious, but also a test of patience, resilience, and perseverance
If he can, then he'll have some far more important work for you, which will gain you at least two of the most valuable rewards in the game at this stage, and help you advance deeper into the Zone...